Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington, Seattle, Lowman and
Hanford Co., 1922. p. 180.
IN JAY C. ALLEN, Seattle has another splendidly equipped lawyer, whose success
is well established. Mr. Allen is a native of Kentucky, and was born in 1868.
His place of birth was the Kentucky Military Institute, founded in 1846 by his
grandfather, R. T. P. Allen. He graduated from this same famous old
institution in 1885, taking the A. B. degree. It was under the able
preceptorship of his father that Mr. Allen prepared for the law, and in 1890,
following admission to the bar became associated with his father and John H.
Powell, under the firm name of Allen & Powell. Seven years later, on the
withdrawal of Mr. Powell, the firm became Allen & Allen. Mr. Allen has
appeared frequently in the courts, and the records indicate the splendid
success with which he has met. Mr. Allen has always well fortified himself in
every respect for the protection of the client's interests. He is a very
resourceful man and is exceptionally well versed in the law. He disapproves
any effort being made to obscure the justice of a case, preferring that merit,
and that alone, should prevail. This policy upon his part has made him
popular among the judiciary and members of the bar. In presenting a case
before the courts he is usually brief, always to the point, and carries a vast
array of detail matter at his finger tips, upon which he frequently draws by
way of reinforcement of his contentions. His arguments are forceful and
convincing and his points of law are well taken. The policy he pursues in
conduct of a trial has gained for him respect of the members of the bar and
judiciary.
Submitted by: Judy Bivens
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